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COPD Management Program for Employers

Provide personalized support for managing COPD.

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COPD is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.1 Our dedicated nurses enable positive behavioral and clinical change.

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Lower costs with personalized care

COPD costs the U.S. an estimated $49.9 billion each year.2 Among employers who offer the program, 100% said it helped their employees avoid time away from work. Among participants, 86% felt the program saved time.3

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Help people take ownership of their health

People with COPD don’t have to manage it alone. Feelings of support and hopefulness increased more than 50% following participation in the program. And 89% of participants felt they understood their treatment options and recognized symptoms.3

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Provide meaningful interactions with nurses

Personalized support leads to meaningful interactions: 94% of participants were very satisfied or satisfied with their nurse, and 85% noted the program is personalized. Nurses provide the right amount of interaction, said 93% of participants.3

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Improve outcomes with streamlined management

With remote monitoring, the individual weighs in twice daily and responds to questions about symptoms. A nurse reviews the information and responds proactively. The result: 100% of users felt it helped them manage their COPD and would use it again.3

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  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics. National Vital Statistics Report. Deaths: Final Data for 2010. May 2013.
  2. Heidenreich PA et al. Forecasting the future of cardiovascular disease in the United States: A policy statement from the American Heart Association. 2011.
  3. Optum Voice of Integrated Consumer Experience. 2015.